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sloppy steering box?
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50mercfan
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50mercfan
Posted 8 Years Ago
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the steering box in my 55 customline is sloppy. steering wheel has probably has 3 or 4 inches of play. can you tighten these up like a gm box?
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50mercfan
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8 Years Ago
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If the merc is like a 'bird, short answer is yes. But, if it's the "2...
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miker
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8 Years Ago
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Your '55 has a 2 tooth sector. Adjusting it can be done by jacking the...
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Dobie
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8 Years Ago
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Dobie, I read your post reply with interest on the adjustment &...
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mrmike
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8 Years Ago
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The info I posted was a nearly direct verbatim from my '53 Ford shop...
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Dobie
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8 Years Ago
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Thank you very much Dobie ! I will do that !
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mrmike
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8 Years Ago
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Check your idler arm also for play
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petew
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8 Years Ago
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Also, check for pitman arm to bushing slop. With wheels on the...
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newbill
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8 Years Ago
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[quote][b]50mercfan (3/11/2017)[/b][hr] the steering box in my 55...
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aussiebill
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8 Years Ago
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I tend to agree with Bill. It may be time for a rebuild. Mine was just...
By
62bigwindow
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8 Years Ago
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thanks for the help guys
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50mercfan
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8 Years Ago
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If you decide to have it rebuilt these guys get good reviews:...
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Dobie
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8 Years Ago
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Redheads is a good option also. I had them do my box and it came out...
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62bigwindow
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8 Years Ago
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What do they charge to rebuild one? Thinking about having the one in...
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slumlord444
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8 Years Ago
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Received an E-mail from Lares Corp this morning. Was quoted $377 plus...
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Dave
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8 Years Ago
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Just wondering if there are any companies have the rebuilt ones on the...
By
mrmike
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8 Years Ago
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Lares has a core charge which indicates they have rebuilt units on the...
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Doby
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8 Years Ago
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Lares said they do not stock boxes for my '56 fairlane.......only do...
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Dave
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8 Years Ago
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